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1. Question for lesson F102 (2 pages essay): Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) is the Department Of Defense system used to formulate concepts to address gaps in capability needed by combatant commanders (CCDRs) to carry out their missions. ACIDS (or Army JCIDS) is the Army process that nests with and mirrors JCIDS. Explain the ACIDS process from vision to concept and approved solution. Include the organizations that support the execution of the steps in the capability development process.
Reference for F102 question will be the attached PDF file:
Consolidate Understand JCIDS Guidance Fort Leavenworth KS DLRO June 2019 pages 1-18 for F 102 essay question.
2. Question for lesson F103 (2 pages essay):
Discuss the transition from JCIDS to materiel (“M”) approaches in supporting combatant commander mission needs.
Include the different lanes a materiel solution can take based on the timeliness of the need and the consistent tension between the three main aspects of materiel acquisition (cost, schedule, and performance).
Incorporate one (one only) of the current Army “Big 6” modernization priorities to demonstrate how this process supports the Army Operating Concept supporting CCDR’s capability needs.
References for F103 question (s) will be the attached PDF files:
– Materiel Development and the Acquisition System page 1-15 for F103 essay
– Big Six How the US Army is Modernizing for Future War for F103 essay question.
Additional instructions for the essay:
• 2 pages paper, Arial size 12 font, double spaced, one-inch margins, use ENDNOTES and bibliography Turabian style
• DO NOT use parenthetical citations, must write in active voice style
• When answering the question, remember that these questions are less concerned with you detailing the specifics of any particular item (getting into the weeds), but is more concerned with you understanding the interrelationships, inputs and outputs, and demonstrating understanding of how the Army manages change with limited resources and uses prioritization requirements.
